Security News > 2023 > August > Managing human cyber risks matters now more than ever

As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital, according to the SANS Institute.

"The digital world is expanding rapidly, and with it, the human element of cybersecurity becomes ever more important as it evolves as a primary target for cyber threats globally," says Lance Spitzner, SANS Security Awareness Director.

Human risk is far more likely to align with most organizations' strategic security priorities, gain leadership buy-in, and resonate with a security team.

Help your security team members understand how you help them, and work with them to identify the top human risks and the key behaviors that manage those risks.

This underinvestment in human-focused security contributes to the prominence of human cyber risks.

"From addressing the top human risks, which according to our data, involve email phishing, to tackling the common challenge of securing adequate resources and budget, we aim to equip organizations with the necessary tools to improve their human risk management strategies and help ensure that organizations proactively invest in the personnel, resources, and tools to robustly address the human dimension of cybersecurity risks."

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